Cranberry BBQ Saucy Ribs will have your eaters raving over your skills. You don't have to tell how easy it was. Perfect for the holidays or anytime you want to liven things up.
Prep Time: 15 minutesmins
Cook Time: 2 hourshrs
Total Time: 2 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Servings: 10
Ingredients
2racks uncooked ribs, Baby Back or St. Louis both work well
1-2TBliquid smoke, depending on desired level of smoky flavor
Instructions
Dry the racks of ribs with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, make a slit down the middle of the rib membranes (thin layer of skin on bottom sides.) Carefully pull and remove the membranes.
In a bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and whisk to combine well. Pat and press dry rub onto both sides of rib racks. Tightly wrap each rack of ribs in foil, individually. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet and let sit in fridge overnight.
Preheat oven to 300F. Bake foil-wrapped ribs, on baking sheet, for 2 hours.
Remove ribs, let cool enough to handle, and remove foil. Discard juices. Combine BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, and desired amount of liquid smoke. Brush ribs generously with sauce. Broil for 5 minutes or just until tops are nicely browned. Watch carefully. (Alternatively, you can grill for 5-10 minutes per side, in lieu of broiling.) Slice and serve warm.
Notes
If this is your only main dish, it will serve closer to 6 adults.Try serving these ribs with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ♡